Hinrichs' absence from the security tapes does not rule out his attempted entry into the stadium. As smart as he was, Hinrichs' may have used a simple disguise to make it difficult to ID him from surveillance tapes. A baseball hat pulled down low over his eyes and some tinted glasses would make it almost impossible to confirm his presence at a stadium entrance from video tapes. Another article has evidence that the bomb was detonated by remote control, which makes me think someone else triggered the blast at a time when that person though Hinrichs would be in the stadium.
"Another article has evidence that the bomb was detonated by remote control, which makes me think someone else triggered the blast at a time when that person though Hinrichs would be in the stadium."
Several theories at this point:
1.) The theory you put forth above is plausible
2.) they were watching and set it off when they saw he didn't get in
3.) He was tinkering with the bomb itself and accidently set it off...4.) He may also have been attempting to remove the bomb from the backpack and affix it to his person.
5.) Maybe he had second thoughts and was trying to disarm it? (not likely given the amount of explosives in his apt. Seems this was not a rash decision.
The fact remains that none of these theories jive with Boren's, his father's or the FBI's public assessments/announcements. Neither does the evidence that a second backpack was found with explosives inside located in the parking garage.
Not sure what access is available to the Stadium gates during non-game events. Perhaps someone on campus could take a look to see what cameras are installed at this moment. Considering how fast the bench was replaced, might not mean much now. If the structure is concrete, it takes more to attach the cable to the wall and route back to recording/monitor location.
Some cameras are also a Dummy and not even connected. Look for a wire to the wall from the camera or a short ANT on it. I would suggest taking a picture if possible of these cameras or areas where they would be mounted unless that volates some rule or law they have. See if it is stationary or moves side to side. How many pedestrian lines are there at Gate 6? How many ticket takers there? All of the statements from the FBI and Boren regarding the video cameras and just about every other statement include parsed words. They are speaking half truths.
What company installed these cameras? Have the local news cheecked with them to confirm any exist. They won't give details yet should be able to confirm that simple question.
To me the Amonium Nitrate is far more important. Something stinks here and the FBI must have a clothe pin on their noses.